Today's Exchange Rates: Dollar Stable, Major Currencies Show Gains

Uber has launched a hybrid subscription model for car drivers in Bangladesh, providing them with more options to maximize their earnings.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange saw a marginal increase in its benchmark index, with turnover surging by 20.5% following the central bank's rate cut.

The Baltic states of Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia have transformed from Soviet stagnation to thriving startup hubs.

Tokyo and Washington intervened jointly to support the yen, the first such coordinated effort in nearly 30 years.

OPEC+ is anticipated to raise oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day in September, amid ongoing Middle East conflict and fluctuating global energy supplies.

Rancon Motor Bikes has partnered with MetLife Bangladesh to provide a year of complimentary insurance for new Suzuki motorcycle buyers.

Three US Federal Reserve policymakers dissented from the decision to keep interest rates steady, advocating for immediate rate hikes to address persistent inflation.

Bangladesh's readymade garment sector gains a new leader with Major General Dr. Md. Shahedul Islam at the helm.

US stocks closed higher on Friday, driven by Amazon's impressive quarterly earnings.

Three US Federal Reserve policymakers who dissented from the recent decision to maintain interest rates have called for immediate rate hikes to address sustained inflation.

Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has led Gulf oil-producing countries to fast-track alternative export routes.

US oil companies are reporting massive profits due to the US-Iran war, but face growing political backlash as gasoline prices soar.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced a coordinated investigation into recent bomb-like object discoveries, aiming to identify the perpetrators and potential links between the incidents.

Authorities have ramped up security measures across the nation, with the Home Minister announcing specific directives to ensure safety and order ahead of August 5.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stressed the importance of collective civic responsibility in keeping Bangladesh clean and healthy for future generations.

Survivors describe hearing multiple blasts before a deadly fire engulfed an Indonesian passenger ferry, resulting in five deaths and several missing persons.

A court in Dhaka has officially initiated the trial of former National Board of Revenue member Matiur Rahman, charged with concealing his wealth and amassing illegal assets.

A drone attack by Ukrainian forces targeted a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Vladimir region, causing a fire and injuries.

Iran has executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, marking the latest in a series of hangings linked to espionage amid ongoing tensions with Israel and the United States.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department warns of increased river water levels due to ongoing monsoon rains.

Aryna Sabalenka is determined to reclaim her form at the Toronto WTA 1000 tournament after a disappointing Wimbledon campaign.

Rainfall is expected across various parts of Bangladesh over the next 24 hours.

A drone strike by the Sudanese army on a traditional court in Darfur has resulted in the deaths of 35 people, according to a rights group.

The Ministry of Food in Bangladesh has initiated rice distribution under its Food-Friendly Programme, aiming to support low-income families.

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Test series in Sri Lanka due to a knee injury, with Aquib Nabi stepping in as his replacement.

Todd Blanche has announced the scrapping of a $1.8 billion compensation fund, paving the way for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote on his nomination.

Authorities arrested 419 individuals and filed 71 cases in a coordinated 24-hour operation across Dhaka, seizing drugs, illegal equipment, and cash.

Police operations in Turag and Banshal result in the apprehension of 33 individuals, targeting crime hotspots.

Cuba's state energy firm, UNE, reported a nationwide blackout due to a total disconnection in the national electricity system.

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has introduced a comprehensive sanitation and waste management programme with a record allocation of Tk 327 crore in the 2026-27 fiscal year.